Wednesday 18 September 2013

...and we're back!

Oh my goodness, that was a long break.  When I last blogged regularly it was early summer and now it's autumn.

I've hardly sewed, hardly blogged and haven't commented for nearly 3 months.  We spent August at my mum's in England and had an amazing time - the weather was kind for once (the warmest summer for 7 years). While I normally try not to do too much on the computer when we visit, my laptop died anyway and I only got a new one today.  Hopefully, normal service can now resume.

So what did we get up to while we were away? Well here's a whistlestop tour.

There were days at the beach - sunny and rainy.


We had a couple of days in Cornwall visiting Port Isaac, Polzeath, Padstow and Boscastle


We spent the bank holiday weekend in London during which time we queued...and queued and...well queued!


There were visits to the natural history museum, the maritime museum where Zaki indulged his inner pirate and the rare breeds country park.


...and well England was just really pretty...and green.


We're now back...and it's signifcantly cooler than when we left so here's hoping I can get some sewing done soon. I admit to feeling a little overwhelmed and not knowing really where to begin, let alone where everything is!

Still it feels good to be back...let's hope it's for keeps this time!




30 comments:

Leanne said...

Your pictures are so fun, you sure did a lot of things this summer. Have fun getting back to the sewing, pick something you like to start with.

Deborah said...

I'm so happy you are back and so happy that you had a wonderful trip. Time to sew!!

Isisjem said...

Welcome back - missed you! Looks like you had a fun summer though.

Tamie said...

Welcome home.

elsy said...

what a great trip....what about the blue pictures from your latest jaunt ....blue sea and pool.....would swap uk for that at this minute!!

Run Quilt Knit Write said...

Gorgeous photos! You made me feel homesick!!

Catherine said...

What lovely pictures - welcome back:-)

Katy Cameron said...

Welcome back :o) Glad you enjoyed your summer!

Kelly said...

Love the pics - welcome back!

Diane-crewe said...

so glad you had a good time .. and brought the weather with you xx have to say "thanks" for that xx

Mrs Flying Blind... said...

Welcome back, well now you've gone - all a bit confusing!

heart of charnwood said...

Welcome Back!

Jessica said...

Looks like you had so much fun! Missed your posts, glad to see you back :D

Catherine said...

It was a perfect English summer. Your pics of Cornwall make me want to go surfing

Lisa said...

What lovely photos :) Seems like a very happy summer! I have a very random comment, how do you make your photo collage? Do you use a specific app/program? Thanks!

Judith, Belfast said...

Welcome back chick! Looks like a fabulous break! Jxo

Heather D. said...

Nice seeing you back Annabella!

Charlotte said...

welcome back! Glad you had a good trip!

Jess @ Elven Garden Quilts said...

It's so nice to see you back! Your holiday pics are great - Zaki is just too adorable.

dutchcomfort said...

Welcome back Annabella. I’ve missed your posts. Love the pictures of your Summer!
Enjoy getting back into the sewing groove!

Nicky said...

What fun you had!

Mary said...

Welcome back. England gave you a good summer this year - hope you had fun!

randi--i have to say said...

your summer looks lovely! :)

Anonymous said...

Great to see you back, your break at home looked like so much fun!

Josée Carrier said...

Great pictures! It seems you have spent a wonderful summer. I totally understand that you've missed sewing. I'm sure you have plenty of time thinking what projects you want to do in the coming months. Looking forward seeing those!

CJ said...

Wonderful photos. Glad you had such a good time. And welcome back!

Little Island Quilting said...

Welcome back!

QuiltCandy said...

It's lovely to have you back!! And what a fab time you had in the UK, it looks like you did SO much and had a ball! I bet you are looking forward to sewing again though!

Elizabeth said...

Super holiday pictures!

www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com said...

I loved seeing this recap of your time in England. It's such a pretty country.